The chief minister had conveyed to him that he would face the floor test on October 18 and a special session of the assembly too had been convened in this regard.

The governor was, however, blunt in his reply and said it was his prerogative to call for a session. He also told the chief minister that he will have to submit his papers failing which he may have to dismiss him.

The governor also said that he would invite the JD-S first to prove its strength. The chief minister was asked to get back to the governor by evening and make clear his intentions.